Top 10 Tween Back To School Essentials

LIGHT JACKET

USERS SAID: "My daughter likes this jacket a lot. To start off the material it’s made of is super comfortable and stretchy, the color is nice and it doesn’t fade. This jacket can be worn with jeans or a dress and it looks nice and elegant with either or. This jacket is lightweight and that’s a plus, also it’s good for summer or winter."

BEST FOR: Layering over tank tops or short sleeve dresses for schools with strict dress codes and though transitional seasons

PENCIL POUCH

BEST FOR: Storing all your essentials—pens, pencils, calculator, scissors, and more—in one, compact, organized pouch

USERS SAID: "When I got mine in the mail---the first thing I had done was put all my pens, pencils, and etc into my pencil pouch. Mind you I have a lot to hold when it comes to pens, so I was quite surprised it was able to hold all of them! If you're looking for something that's spacious. this is for you. It's worth the purchase! There are many compartments."

CHIC LUNCHBOX

ABOUT THE BRAND: For every STATE bag purchased, STATE hand-delivers a backpack—packed with essential tools for success—to an American child in need.

LOVED FOR: Keeping lunches insulated in a fashionable statement lunch bag

QUIRKY AGENDA

LOVED FOR: The added touches to this planner (like its quirky stickers and cute quotes) make organizing full of fun.

USERS SAID: "I’ve been using bando planners since 2016. What I love the most is the quality of the materials and the fact it actually endures 17 months!! There’s plenty of space to keep track of all your projects."

LIGHTWEIGHT CARDIGAN

USERS SAID: "Great little sweater, perfect to go with my daughter's school uniform and half the price of the sweater from the uniform store! She loves it and wanted to wear it right out of the bag before washing."

BEST FOR: Keeping warm in cold classrooms and into the chillier transitional months

DURABLE BACKPACK

LOVED FOR: Comfortable straps, back support, and it's ability to withstand up to wear and tear

USERS SAID: "Great backpack! Very strong and sturdy with lots of pockets and compartments to help keep everything organized. Not an inch of wasted space in the design. Well built and should last a very long time."

EVERYDAY LEGGINGS

AS SEEN ON: The children of celebrities like Ashlee Simpson Wentz, Christina Aguilera, and Liev Schrieber

USERS SAID: “We LOVE this brand and these leggings! My daughter is very sensitive and picky about the way clothes feel and fit[...] The material that these are made from is very soft and stretchy, and she loves all the colors that they come in.”

SNEAKERS

USERS SAID: "These shoes are absolutely perfect! These shoes fit perfectly with space to let my feet grow a bit (without making the shoes fit too large). These shoes are 100% authentic. I would definitely and have recommended this shoe to family and friends."

BEST FOR: A comfortable everyday shoe that goes with any look

REUSABLE PLASTIC BAGS

BEST FOR: Storing school snacks in a functional way while helping the environment

USERS SAID: "I've tried a LOT of reusable bags as there are a lot of options out there all using a variety of materials. This one is the most simple and easy to use. No separate pieces to lose. Can withstand any temperature/microwave/dishwasher/whatever. And if they get gunky they are very easy to clean and I trust that they aren't hiding gross crumbs in any of the crevices."

WATER BOTTLE

LOVED FOR: Its sleek design, ability to insulate water for hours, and durability

USERS SAID: "It’s amazing! Best water bottle I have ever owned. Keeps ice in it for days. My husband and kids always are sneaking drinks. I’ll be purchasing more of these."